Darrell Acree: >Richard Pennycuick wrote: > >>While Verdi's centenary and other anniversaries are being celebrated >>this year, let us not forget the 100th birthday of Louis Armstrong >>this coming Saturday, 4 August. Dig out those old Hot Five and Hot >>Seven records, and be amazed again! > >I believe Richard missed Louis Armstrong's centennial by thirteen >months, as he was born on July 4,1900, according to Who's Who, but >anytime is the time to celebrate this Great Musician. For a long time, I thought that was the date, too, and have several reference books that say so. However, 4 August 1901 is now regarded as the correct date, including at the official website. Having just acted on my own advice - I'll *never* get sick of Potato Head Blues - I agree with Darrell that "anytime is the time to celebrate this Great Musician." Richard Pennycuick [log in to unmask]